Chapters 11, 12 and 13

Chapters 11, 12 and 13

Vocabulary

pry, smug, pick on, plop, tease, glisten, squint, engrave

1.)Her eyes …………………………………….. with tears.2.)It’s OK to celebrate your success, but try not to be too …………………………… about it.3.)They will …………………………………………… your initials on the ring for free.4.)They ………………………………………….. open the door with a crowbar.5.)He was always …………………………………………… by his brother about being short.6.)Kids used to ………………………………….. me for wearing old worn-out clothes.7.)She had to ……………………………………….. to read the small print.8.)He …………………………………………….. himself down in the chair.

Questions

1.) What deal does Stanley strike with X-Ray? _____________________________________ 2.) How does Mr. Pendanski insult Zero? _______________________________________ 3.) How did X-Ray get his nickname? _______________________________________ 4.) What justification does X-Ray give for demanding that Stanley give him anything he finds? _______________________________________________________ 5.) What does it mean when they line up for water and X-Ray tells Stanley to move ahead of Zero? ________________________________________________________